When you’re already healthy, it seems so simple to live a healthy life. You can’t comprehend why other people struggle, but it’s much harder than some people think. So, if you’re one of those people who finds it hard to keep up with healthy habits, then here are some of the easiest ways you can maintain a healthy lifestyle: Walk 10,000 steps a day Forget about driving a car or taking the bus; walk as much as you can. Aim for 10,000 steps every day, and you will start to live a healthier life. Walking is so good for you…
Author: Meghan Thompson
Prostate-specific membrane antigen therapy with radiopharmaceutical Lutetium-177 is the well-tolerated targeted procedure for the metastatic prostate cancer treatment. As opposed to the conventional radiation therapy which acts only at the application site, Lutetium-177 is spread through the body with blood flow and affects both the primary tumor and metastases. A number of trials have shown that more than 80% of men with advanced tumors have demonstrated significant therapy response. Prostate-specific membrane antigen therapy with radiopharmaceutical Lutetium-177 is the well-tolerated targeted procedure for the metastatic prostate cancer treatment. As opposed to the conventional radiation therapy which acts only at the application…
In May of 2011, the governor of Delaware signed Senate Bill Number 17 into law. The bill allows for persons 18 years and older to get a medical marijuana card with the recommendation of an accredited doctor. This means those with a medical marijuana card are able to purchase dispensary deals and enjoy the benefits of marijuana in locations where this isn’t legal. Although, those credited doctors are not so easy to find. In Delaware, a patient and doctor need to have a relationship to be able to get the correct paperwork and have it filled out correctly. Patients who qualify for…
Your partner might have started getting annoyed at you because you never seem to listen. You notice that you need to have your music, or the TV on much louder than you used to. Often you find it hard to listen to other people talking and to follow the conversation entirely. It can be tiring losing your hearing. You may not even know it’s happening for quite some time; during which time you might find that friends, families and partners have grown frustrated with you. Hearing loss affects over 5% of the world’s population.. For many, they can be…
Coping with chronic pain can be a day-to-day struggle. A good night’s sleep can be one of the best ways of reducing chronic pain– but what if your pain is so severe that it is keeping you from sleeping? If your pain is causing you to toss and turn at night, here are a few ways in which you can improve your sleep quality. Seek professional help If pain is keeping you up at night, it may be time to talk to a medical professional. They may be able to offer medication that can help reduce pain and so that…
Let’s face it, most of us would say that, deep down, we really do want to be as healthy as possible. After all, no one wants to be out of shape it’s just something that happens. And that’s pretty understandable, after all, things like eating right and exercise aren’t always that easy or that much fun. Not only that but a lot of us can end up getting sick or suffering from long term and even permanent conditions that impact our lives pretty seriously. All of that can make living a healthy life feel like something that’s always just out…
Health is directly linked to our emotions. The better we feel physically, the more happy we are and the more likely we are to take on life’s challenges in our stride. The worse we feel physically, the more depressed we get and don’t feel like we want to do anything that is remotely difficult. We fail to acknowledge this link in our modern culture sometimes. Life is so fast that if your health is not perfect, your work and personal life balance can easily be disturbed. We need to learn as individuals to be less embarrassed about our health problems.…
As a society, we are encouraged to believe that resolving health issues always follow a linear pattern: The problem is identified by the individual The individual consults the relevant medical professional to discuss their problem The medical professional initiates a course of treatment in order to resolve the issue The treatment is then successful However, while the above “standing model” is the ideal, the process of managing health complaints – and particularly mental health complaints – is often far more complicated. There are a number of reasons why the standard model of care is deviated on, but in this post,…
An incredibly difficult decision that you may eventually need to handle is considering whether your grandparent or parents need to go into care, and depending on your circumstances if living with you isn’t financially and practically viable, a nursing home or assisted living may be your next available option. This is a worrying prospect when you preview the goings on in the media, this naturally causes concern about how your relative will be treated. For instance, you hope that you can trust that they will be safe, protected, well looked after, and happy. Fortunately, there are things you can do…
To be in the position of running a medical practice in 2019 is a very fortunate one. You get to tap into the wealth of medical technology on the market to help to enhance your patient experience, making your business more efficient, better recommended and popular with new customers coming in and signing up to register with your physicians. One of the biggest priorities in healthcare today is the patient experience, and by honing in on this with the technology that you are investing in, you can provide an experience that can make your patients trust in your service and…